West Highland Peninsula

west highland peninsulas

West Highland Peninsulas are the areas of Sunart, Morven, Moidart, Ardgour and Ardnamurchan - this is where Lochaber meets the Atlantic. Stunning coastline, crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, hills, lochs, rich woodland, extraordinary wildlife and vast dark skies – changing with the seasons, it’s all here for you to explore and enjoy.

Spring is especially beautiful with an abundance of wild flowers scattered through ancient woodlands and public gardens, blankets of bluebells for you to feast your eyes on. The area offers you a chance to see amazing wildlife – birds and otters will stay around as they take care of their young, so they will be easier to spot.

With 230 miles of contrasting coastline, you will never be further than stone’s throw away from a one of our pristine beaches where you can go for a daytime stroll or just sit and take in that breath-taking sunrise or that perfect sunset. Find your own perfect beach for rock-pooling, swimming, canoeing, bird watching and photography. With beautiful sea lochs and stunning freshwater lochs we provide visitors with opportunities to do a whole host of things either on, in or by the water. Exploring the coastline by sea kayak or open canoe brings a new perspective.

Open waters swimmers will be in heaven every day.

SCUBA dive our historical wrecks and protected reefs.

Wildlife watches can explore two Marine Protected Areas.

Families and beach lovers will find space to unwind and escape.

We have one of the best dark skies in the country. Early spring will offer some night sky viewing with over 7,000 stars and planets visible with the naked eye. You’ll see our own galaxy, The Milky Way, stretching across the sky. This is a privilege that so few people in our country have, so why not come here and let us share it with you.

THINGS TO DO:-

1. ardtornish Gardens 2. ncnean distillery 3. oakwood tourism and Craft Centre 4. sunart oakwood Walks 5. Bike hire with sunart

Campsite 6. otter adventures 7, source to sea Canoe hire 8. steven Marshall Gallery 9. resipole studies 10. Castle tioram 11. ardnamurchan Charters 12. ardnamurchan distillery 13. ardnamurchan natural history Centre 14. ardnamurchan lighthouse 15. sanna Bay

OTHERS

White house restaurant Kilcamb restaurant ariundle Centre

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top things to see, do and experience

sanna bay The perfect spot for a picnic, this large beach is one of Ardnamurchan’s favourite destinations, with ice-blue water and, especially in spring, surrounding sand dunes bursting with colourful flora. WIldlIFE Ardnamurchan is home to flagship species from eagles and ospreys to pine martens, red squirrel and red deer, plus tiny delights such as orchids and rare butterflies. Book a tour with an expert, learn more at the Ardnamurchan Natural History Visitor Centre, or just head out and keep your eyes peeled.

aRdnaMuRChan PoInt and lIghthousE The windswept, isolated tip of the Ardnamurchan peninsula boasts dramatic views and an imposing lighthouse. Mainland Great Britain’s most westerly point is the outcrop of Corrachadh Mòr – just south of here. aRdnaMuRChan dIstIllERy One of Scotland’s newest distilleries, Ardnamurchan is beautifully located on the shores of Loch Sunart and is in the process of producing both peated and unpeated whiskys. Open for tours.

CaMas nan gEall Home to a neolithic cairn, bronze age standing stones and historic cemetery, Camas nan Geall, on the south of the peninsula is worth visiting for the views of Loch Sunart and curved sandy beach.